The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. BMW 116d (09 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 24,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D3 is 5.1 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116d
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116d
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
12.69 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116d
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
26.73 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 116d
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
867 mi
Range
704 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
994 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
